Evora the land of Diana, Bones and More

Evora Portugal June 19, 2022 0 Comments

We drove about three hours north from the Algarve to southcentral Portugal and arrived to the Medieval town of Evora.  Actually, the area was inhabited about 2000 years ago by the Romans.  There is a well-preserved Roman Temple of Diana close to the old town’s center.  We recommend at least one night stay to see Temple Diana in its glory…

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Lisbon the “LX” of Europe

Lisbon Portugal June 5, 2022 0 Comments

  Lisbon for the Portuguese is called “Lisboa.”  One can find these name differences throughout Europe.  For example, the German word for Vienna is “Wien.”  The Italian word for Florence is “Frienze.”  We spent 7 days in “Lisboa.”  The following is an account of our sojourn to this magical city. Our Jet Blue flight to New York was delayed by…

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Sightseeing in St. Augustine

Florida St. Augustine January 30, 2022 0 Comments

My earliest memories of St. Augustine are when I was but nine years old, 1964.  Our parents took us to the fort, Castillo de San Marcos. I was so moved by the experience, my mother bought me a small two-inch Spanish canon which I still have in my possession. Historic St. Augustine is one of those neat and well-loved Florida…

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Key West Where the Rainbow Begins or Ends

Florida Key West December 12, 2021 0 Comments

Visiting Key West is almost like visiting a foreign country.  It is different from main stream America.  Walking down Duval Street you may hear 10 different languages.  It has truly become an international destination.  Then, too, Key West is famous for its liberal life and accepting attitudes. There is something for everyone at the “Southern Most” land.  Even now the…

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Overseas Highway a one of a kind Road

Flordia Keys December 5, 2021 0 Comments

I remember traveling to Key West in the 1960’s with my parents.  We three kids were treated to a fine pool along the ocean at “The Southern Most Hotel.”  My dad always loved swimming. I believe the cost back then for a room was $60.  Today, those rooms go well over $300. There are 800 keys in total. The road,…

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The Fun Side of Chicago

Chicago Illinois November 28, 2021 0 Comments

Being the third largest city in the United States, there is no question that Chicago has its share of problems.  For a tourist, though, there are plenty of activities and fun places to go.  This expose is to reflect on those interesting areas our four sojourns to the “Windy City.” My first trip was back in 1980.  I vividly recall…

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Enjoying Port Douglas, Australia

Australia Port Douglas November 21, 2021 0 Comments

This peninsula community of less than 5,000 people is over a three-hour plane ride going north from Sydney via Cairns. June and July are winter months. Like Florida, though, the winter months are mild in Queensland drawing people from down south. Why visit Port Douglas?  As we think back to our only visit in 2005, there is a certain exotic…

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Sydney the Non-Capital of Australia

Australia Sidney November 14, 2021 0 Comments

In the 2005 movie, “War of the Worlds,” Dakota Fanning ask Tom Cruise this question, “What is the Capital of Australia?” Tom’s brother apparently knew the answer.  I have asked plenty of students that question too.  The response is always the same: “Sydney!”  It is not. Ironically, the Steven Spielberg movie, “War of the Worlds” came out in 2005.  We…

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